Description of mortality indicators, maps and charts. Include why you chose the indicators, what they show, and any other relevant information.

All-Cause Mortality Rate (per 100,000), 2023
Opioid-Related Overdose Mortality Rate (per 100,000), 2023
Histogram
Histogram

Description of social determinants of health (SDOH) indicators, maps and charts. Include why you chose the indicators, what they show, and any other relevant information.

Median Household Income, 2019-2023
Perceived Neighborhood Safety Rate, 2023-2024
Histogram
Histogram

The following analyses include a bivariate correlation and Global Moran’s I plot that examine statistical relationships between the selected health outcome and social determinants of health (SDOH) indicators. Additionally, Local Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA) maps are presented for each variable to visualize areas where statistically significant spatial clustering occurs. Together, these analyses help identify both the strength of associations between indicators and the geographic patterns that may reveal underlying spatial inequities across the study area.

In this section, provide a concise overview of the data and analyses completed for this assignment. Your summary should include:

  1. Indicator Description
    Describe the public health outcome and social determinants of health (SDOH) indicators you selected, along with their associated data sources (e.g., the Chicago Health Atlas).

  2. Geographic Patterns and Trends
    Summarize the geographic distributions and temporal trends observed for each indicator, referencing the maps and charts presented on the Mortality and SDOH pages of your dashboard.

  3. Spatial Analysis and Interpretation
    Explain the methods used in your spatial analyses and provide a brief interpretation of key findings as presented on the corresponding dashboard page. Highlight any significant spatial relationships or clusters that emerge from your analysis.

Your written summary should be approximately 250 words and clearly connect your data sources, spatial findings, and their broader public health implications.